As part of Ottawa Innovation Week 2026, this exclusive CEOTuesday gathering will convene a select group of technology founders, CEOs, investors, and innovation leaders for a candid discussion on one of the most important questions facing Canada’s future:
Who is responsible for making innovation successful in Canada — and what must change if Canada wants to lead?
Moderated by Veronica Farmer, Chief Marketing Officer at Wesley Clover International, the discussion will explore the barriers and opportunities shaping Canada’s innovation future, from research commercialization and access to capital to strategic technologies, procurement, competitiveness, and building globally scalable companies from Canada.
Featured Panelists:
– Sylvain Charbonneau — President & CEO, Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
– Katheleen Eva — Partner, StandUp Ventures
– David Ross — CEO, Ross Video
– James Nguyen — Founder & CEO, Quantropi
This will be a thoughtful, substantive conversation designed for senior leaders shaping Canada’s innovation economy.
Attendance is limited. If you are a technology company founder, C-level executive, investor, or innovation ecosystem leader and would like to join us or be considered for future invitations, please contact 📩 [email protected].
This event is not affiliated with Invest Ottawa and is independently organized by a third party.
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